THE CONFIGURATION.
- Engine
- 428 cu in V8
- Power
- See original source
- Torque
- See original source
- Transmission
- 4-speed manual
- Body style
- Fastback
- Market
- United States
See the year-specific source. Historical profile; numerical ratings not yet transcribed from the source.
WHY IT MATTERS.
The first GT500 brought big-block character to the Shelby Mustang. It belongs to a different engine family and service context from the small-block GT350.
The first cars reached buyers in April 1964 as 1965 models. Early-production cars are often called 1964½. The 1967 redesign created room for larger engines; 1969 introduced the Boss models and Mach 1. The larger 1971–73 cars closed the first chapter.
BUYING & SERVICING.
Inspect the cowl, floor pans, torque boxes, shock towers, rear frame rails, and trunk drop-offs. Verify engine and body identification against year-specific records. Restoration quality and structural integrity matter more than fresh paint.
Check the exact vehicle's identification, records, and fitted equipment. Modified engines, transmissions, and brake packages require their own applicable documentation.